Free Music Friday 7/8
Are you looking for a motivating mid-tempo climb? Look no further! This week’s Friday Favorite, at around 72 rpm, is just the thing. This band is well known by all of us, but perhaps this song will be new to you. Still it is fun for our class, because everyone knows...
My 5 minute American Sport and Fitness Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification
"Where can I get certified as an Indoor Cycling Instructor?" It's a question we get at least 10 times a month. My answer has typically been to check with the club or studio to find out their requirements. Many want a specific certification. Spinning® facilities will...
Beating the Heat: Fill Your Classes Despite Summer Woes
The dog days of summer are here with a vengeance, and your classes may be showing the wear and tear of hot weather. But there is no reason why your studio can’t be a riot of activity in spite of the heat. Consider these six easy perk-ups to generate new energy and...
ICI/PRO Podcast #162 – Tom Scotto on 2T/3Z Heart Rate Training Pt 1
I asked Master Instructor Tom Scotto for his thoughts on Part 1 - Part 2 and Part3 of Is a 20 Minute Threshold Field Test realistic for your class? Specifically I wanted to discuss the third article where I introduced the Two Threshold / Three Zone (2T/3Z) Heart Rate...
I Can Help Tutorials – My Podcast Feed Isn’t Updating in iTunes
As far as I'm concerned Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page and Sergey Brin all deserve a big hug! Without their fantastic companies; Microsoft, Apple and Google none of what we do here at www.indoorcycleinstructor.com would be possible 🙂 That's not to say that these...
Free Music Friday 7/1
This week’s Friday Favorite flat tune is from a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer and actress. The song was released in 2002 and it caught my ear then. I had completely forgotten about it, but heard it the other day and have incorporated it back into my class....
ICI Podcast 161 Would you take a Cycling Vacation to Europe with your class?
Have you ever considered taking a Cycling Vacation to Europe? Maybe to France or Italy where you could experience the roads and climbs you have seen at the Tour de France or Giro d'Italia. Amy and I have dreamed about a trip like that... but then quickly dismissed it...
Tom Scotto Preparing for the ICI/PRO Conference
Tom Scotto is the consummate professional in everything he does. As an athlete, cyclist, coach, business partner, husband and family man, Tom applies this professionalism to all aspects of his life. And Tom is applying this same sense of professional commitment to his...
When Dwight Schrute Takes Over Your Spin Class
I love the TV show The Office and the video below is too precious not to share. Can you imagine someone like Dwight Schrute sitting in the front row of your class? Having decided that you are not a sufficient leader, he takes over during the cool down yelling out "if...
ICI/PRO Podcast #160 – Progressive Tour of Cadences Audio PROfile
Leslie Mueller provides our latest Audio PROfile! Progressive Tour of Cadences - Beginner Class Objective and Intensity: This class educates your students about the effects of cadence and resistance and provides them with an opportunity to hone their form and...